The British navy is now presenting a much more sophisticated method of maritime piracy, as exemplified by the turn of events on July 4th off the coast of Gibraltar.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May holds talks with Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo about an Iranian-owned oil tanker that was illegally seized by British naval forces.

An Israeli group with links to the regime’s secret service Mossad is seeking to seize an Iranian oil tanker and its cargo held by British troops off Gibraltar.

Iran’s Zarif tells UK counterpart that London should expedite efforts for the release of Iran oil tanker.

For many, the romantic image which comes to mind at the mention of pirates is one of daringly dashing and swashbuckling sailors of the high seas.

Detained crew of seized Iranian supertanker have been released on bail while ship remains impounded.

Gibraltar authorities have arrested two more crew members of an Iranian oil tanker illegally seized by UK marines last week.

For many, the romantic image which comes to mind at the mention of pirates is one of daringly dashing and swashbuckling sailors of the high seas, with a wooden peg for a leg, braving the inconceivable hazards of the high seas in search of illusive treasures.

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) dismisses a claim by US officials that the elite military force had tried to stop a British tanker in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian military officials have warned the UK over London’s illegal seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in the strait of Gibraltar.